Cost of Living Comparison Between Tanjung Pinang and Bali Cost of Living Comparison Between Tanjung Pinang and Bali

šŸ™‚ Solo nomad: Tanjung Pinang is 26.2% cheaper than Bali without rent, and 46.6% cheaper with rent.
šŸ™‚ Family of 3: Tanjung Pinang is 30.5% cheaper than Bali without rent, and 57.6% cheaper with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
Tanjung Pinang
Bali
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.64 RpĀ 61.6K
$2.86 RpĀ 48.4K
27.27%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$12.25 RpĀ 207.5K
$26.72 RpĀ 452.6K
-54.15%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.43 RpĀ 58.1K
$4.13 RpĀ 69.9K
-16.95%
Cappuccino
$1.74 RpĀ 29.4K
$2.25 RpĀ 38.2K
-22.67%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.51 RpĀ 8,602
$1.16 RpĀ 19.6K
-56.03%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.26 RpĀ 4,355
$0.63 RpĀ 10.6K
-58.73%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.42 RpĀ 41.0K
$2.51 RpĀ 42.5K
-3.59%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.56 RpĀ 60.3K
$3.15 RpĀ 53.3K
13.02%
šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Tanjung Pinang
Bali
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.22 RpĀ 20.6K
$1.71 RpĀ 29.0K
-28.65%
White Bread (500g)
$1.17 RpĀ 19.9K
$2.43 RpĀ 41.1K
-51.85%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.88 RpĀ 15.0K
$1.15 RpĀ 19.4K
-23.48%
Eggs
$1.44 RpĀ 24.4K
$2.33 RpĀ 39.5K
-38.20%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.26 RpĀ 139.9K
$13.96 RpĀ 236.4K
-40.83%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.10 RpĀ 52.5K
$4.04 RpĀ 68.4K
-23.27%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.67 RpĀ 130.0K
$11.30 RpĀ 191.4K
-32.12%
Apples (1kg)
$2.40 RpĀ 40.7K
$3.58 RpĀ 60.6K
-32.96%
Banana (1kg)
$1.49 RpĀ 25.3K
$1.55 RpĀ 26.2K
-3.87%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.81 RpĀ 30.7K
$2.62 RpĀ 44.3K
-30.92%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.51 RpĀ 25.6K
$2.15 RpĀ 36.4K
-29.77%
Potato (1kg)
$1.34 RpĀ 22.6K
$1.81 RpĀ 30.7K
-25.97%
Onion (1kg)
$1.88 RpĀ 31.9K
$2.16 RpĀ 36.5K
-12.96%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.97 RpĀ 16.4K
$0.96 RpĀ 16.3K
1.04%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.42 RpĀ 7,037
$0.73 RpĀ 12.4K
-42.47%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.95 RpĀ 33.0K
$3.10 RpĀ 52.6K
-37.10%
Wine (Bottle)
$23.92 RpĀ 405.1K
$23.85 RpĀ 403.9K
0.29%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.09 RpĀ 35.4K
$2.66 RpĀ 45.0K
-21.43%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.06 RpĀ 51.9K
$2.61 RpĀ 44.1K
17.24%
šŸšŒ Getting Around
Tanjung Pinang
Bali
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.29 RpĀ 4,993
$0.29 RpĀ 4,952
-
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$9.86 RpĀ 167.0K
$8.30 RpĀ 140.6K
18.80%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.53 RpĀ 9,005
$0.45 RpĀ 7,586
17.78%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.37 RpĀ 6,278
$0.42 RpĀ 7,129
-11.90%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.90 RpĀ 49.1K
$6.10 RpĀ 103.4K
-52.46%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.73 RpĀ 12.4K
$0.87 RpĀ 14.7K
-16.09%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$24.4K RpĀ 413.2M
$26.6K RpĀ 450.5M
-8.30%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$27.4K RpĀ 463.9M
$31.8K RpĀ 539.4M
-13.99%
šŸ§¾ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Tanjung Pinang
Bali
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$68.6 RpĀ 1.2M
$79.1 RpĀ 1.3M
-13.28%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.41 RpĀ 74.7K
$3.93 RpĀ 66.6K
12.21%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$22.80 RpĀ 386.2K
$23.57 RpĀ 399.2K
-3.27%
šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Tanjung Pinang
Bali
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$23.46 RpĀ 397.4K
$79.9 RpĀ 1.4M
-70.64%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.10 RpĀ 103.4K
$5.44 RpĀ 92.1K
12.13%
Cinema Ticket
$2.54 RpĀ 43.1K
$3.36 RpĀ 56.9K
-24.40%
šŸ§ø Childcare & Education
Tanjung Pinang
Bali
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$92.3 RpĀ 1.6M
$275 RpĀ 4.7M
-66.38%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,468 RpĀ 126.5M
$5,913 RpĀ 100.1M
26.30%
šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Tanjung Pinang
Bali
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$41.12 RpĀ 696.5K
$51.2 RpĀ 867.0K
-19.67%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$30.47 RpĀ 516.1K
$35.81 RpĀ 606.6K
-14.91%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$67.5 RpĀ 1.1M
$83.5 RpĀ 1.4M
-19.25%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$72.5 RpĀ 1.2M
$72.5 RpĀ 1.2M
-0.01%
šŸ  Accommodation & Living
Tanjung Pinang
Bali
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$259 RpĀ 4.4M
$862 RpĀ 14.6M
-69.96%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$156 RpĀ 2.7M
$573 RpĀ 9.7M
-72.71%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$585 RpĀ 9.9M
$2,984 RpĀ 50.5M
-80.38%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$338 RpĀ 5.7M
$1,799 RpĀ 30.5M
-81.19%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,274 RpĀ 21.6M
$2,613 RpĀ 44.3M
-51.24%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$708 RpĀ 12.0M
$2,083 RpĀ 35.3M
-66.00%
šŸ’µ Salaries & Financials
Tanjung Pinang
Bali
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$280 RpĀ 4.7M
$221 RpĀ 3.8M
26.63%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.5
13.28
-51.05%

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Last update for Tanjung Pinang: March 1, 2026

Last update for Bali: March 1, 2026

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